PALEMBANG - The city of Palembang in southern Sumatra is to host the Musi Festival between December 3 and 9 in an effort to bring more tourists to the city. Various attractions will be presented by the local administration, like an International Dragon Boat Festival, a culinary festival and education exhibit. The head of the tourism agency in the city, Baharuddin Ali, said that the event would be organized at the same time as the celebration of the River Days.
"For the International Dragon Boat Festival, there have been four countries that have confirmed their participation," said Baharuddin. The Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand will join for sure. He added that there would also be a boat competition for national participants. "We will present the best local foods to attract visitors during the culinary event and will invite some schools for the education fair."
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PALEMBANG - The city of Palembang in southern Sumatra is to host the Musi Festival between December 3 and 9 in an effort to bring more tourists to the city. Various attractions will be presented by the local administration, like an International Dragon Boat Festival, a culinary festival and education exhibit. The head of the tourism agency in the city, Baharuddin Ali, said that the event would be organized at the same time as the celebration of the River Days.
